Hello, I am Whitney!
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DESIGN | AI INNOVATION & ACCESSIBILITY LEADER
OVERVIEW
I’m a forward-thinking, adaptable, and self directed design leader with over 14 years of experience building and mentoring high-impact teams. I’m a expert at connecting design innovation with business strategy, specializing in accessibility-first principles and leveraging AI technologies to transform modern design workflows. With a proven track record of driving revenue growth and user engagement through end-to-end product strategy.
WORK & LIFE
AT MY CORE
Design Leadership
have managed global teams of 10+ designers, introducing design ops and quarterly review processes.
AI-First Process
Pioneer in "vibe coding" for live prototyping, bridging the gap between design vision and engineering execution.
Accessibility (A11y)
I am a expert in WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and spearheading organizational design ambassador programs.
Design Ops
Expertise in defining and scaling design excellence via Quality Frameworks (Heuristic Evaluations, Accessibility standards, Design Debt tracking). Significantly improving product release consistency and usability.
Product Strategy
Skilled in identifying shifting roadmaps and aligning cross-functional teams (PM/ENG) to deliver high-impact solutions.